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Pierre Sterlé Diamond and South Sea Pearl Brooch

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This spectacular brooch, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and South Sea pearls, demonstrates the dynamic forms and flowing lines for which Pierre Sterlé’s artistic designs were celebrated. Modeled as flexible entwined platinum fronds of sparkling diamond leaves with a triplet of South Sea pearl berries, the jewel beautifully expresses the sense of momentarily suspended motion. Artist: Pierre Sterlé, Paris Country: France Circa: 1950s Size: 2.25” length, 3.25” width Materials: 300 Round brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 8.50 carats); 3 South Sea pearls (measuring approximately 13.5 mm, 13.3 mm, and 12.5 mm); Platinum Signed: “Sterlé Paris 5263” with French control marks Literature: Similar brooch pictured in Sterlé Joaillier Paris, by Viviane Jutheau, Editions Vecteurs, 1990, plate 1273
  • Creator:
  • Metal:
    Platinum
  • Stone:
    Diamond,White Diamond,South Sea Pearl
  • Stone Cut:
    Brilliant Cut
  • Weight:
    8.5 ct
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 3.25 in (82.55 mm)Length: 2.25 in (57.15 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1950s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BO-164111stDibs: LU89309152
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